Saturday, February 01, 2025

ARTICLES BY B.J. RAINS

Boise State's NFL Draft prospects hurt by no pre-draft workouts, visits

Agent Ron Slavin has had to deal with plenty of unforeseen circumstances and situations in his 21 years as a sports agent. The challenges created from the COVID-19 pandemic are in a class of their own.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Where are they now: Sean Modster fighting for NFL roster spot

With spring sports canceled and no Boise State games or practices to write about, the Idaho Press is using this time to check in with former Boise State athletes. This is another entry in our series called ‘Where are they now’.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Boise State's Derrick Alston Jr. expected to declare for NBA Draft

BOISE — Boise State guard Derrick Alston Jr. is expected to soon declare for the NBA Draft, but he will leave open the possibility of returning for his senior season with the Broncos, the Idaho Press has learned.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Where are they now: Ben Weaver finding success in the financial world

With spring sports canceled and no Boise State games or practices to write about, the Idaho Press is using this time to check in with former Boise State athletes. This is another entry in our series called ‘Where are they now’.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Former Broncos star Marks leaves Italy due to COVID-19 lockdown

It took three different Facetime audio calls to complete the interview due to a poor internet connection. But former Boise State basketball star Derrick Marks didn’t mind. He has little else to do.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Former Broncos star Marks leaves Italy due to COVID-19 lockdown

It took three different Facetime audio calls to complete the interview due to a poor internet connection. But former Boise State basketball star Derrick Marks didn’t mind. He has little else to do.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Where are they now: Ryan Wolpin working to become a firefighter

With spring sports canceled and no current Boise State athletes to write about, the Idaho Press is checking in with former Boise State athletes. This is the first entry of a new series called ‘Where are they now’.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Boise State had bigger goals, but 20 wins still 'quite an accomplishment'

BOISE — The Boise State men’s basketball team didn’t just feel confident they’d be in the NIT. They expected to make a deep run.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Boise State AD Curt Apsey on COVID-19 impact: "The future has lots of questions in it"

BOISE — What happens with spring football? If spring athletes get an extra year of eligibility back, what do the rosters look like? How does this all impact the athletics department financially? What happens if this lingers into the fall?
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Blakley ready for Boise State debut

Redshirt sophomore tight end Chase Blakley is finally ready to suit up for the Boise State Broncos after redshirting in 2014 and missing last season due to a torn Achilles.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

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